bassmagazine.com ; ISSUE 4 ; BASS MAGAZINE 3
- Janek Gwizdala
The hardest-working man in the bass
world takes us inside his new album, The
Union, and sheds light on his tireless
playing regimen. By Chris Jisi - Harmoni Kelley
From Hank Williams Jr. to Kenny
Chesney, this bass slinger knows how to
perform on the biggest stages of coun-
try music. By Jon D’Auria - John Myung
Progressive metal heavyweights Dream
Theater are back with a new album, and
the 6-string mastermind behind its low
end discusses its conception. By Freddy
Villano - Juan Alderete
The master of pedals and tone talks
physical rehab, wild effect chains, and
his latest role: playing alongside Marilyn
Manson. By Freddy Villano - Eva Gardner
From Pink to Cher to Gwen Stefani to
the Mars Volta, Eva Gardner has staked
her claim as the bassist of the stars.
We explore her illustrious career in this
month’s cover story. By Jon D’Auria
46. Avery Sharpe
The lion of jazz bass roars on his
triumphant new album, 400: An Afri-
can American Musical Portrait. By Jim
Roberts
54. Dane Alderson
Bass virtuoso Dane Alderson discusses
what it’s like playing in Yellowjackets
and following in the footsteps of Jimmy
Haslip and Felix Pastorius. By Chris Jisi
64. Abraham Laboriel
We conclude last month's cover story
with a celebration of studio king
Abraham Laboriel's favorite drummers,
spiritual journey, lifelong collaborators,
and soundtrack performances – as well
as a peek at one of his gigs. By E. E.
Bradman
80. Andy West
This month we dig into the masterful
playing of Andy West on his track “Zen
Walk” with our full transcription. By
Stevie Glasgow
Contents
- Markbass
Little Mark Vintage 500
By Rod Taylor - New York Bass Works
RS4-22 & RS5-
By Jonathan Herrera - Reverend Wattplower
By Rod Taylor
Columns
- Jazz Concepts
Inside the Changes of “Confirmation”: A
Bebop Étude
By John Goldsby - Beginner Bass Base
Right-Hand Rhythms
By Patrick Pfeiffer - The Inquirer
By Jonathan Herrera - Partners
Will Lee and Sadowsky Guitars
By Jim Roberts
Departments
- From the Editor
- 10 Questions With Fat Mike
- Spins, Streams
& Downloads
Features Gear Reviews